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The Tax Collectors
Marinus van Reymerswaele
A striking and highly detailed 16th-century Netherlandish scene depicting two tax collectors at work.
Art for the Study
Dark, intelligent pieces that hold up beside books, wood, and brass.
Scholarly subjects, darker tones, and classic character feel at home among books, wood, and brass.
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Room Corner with Curiosities
Jan van der Heyden
A masterful Dutch Golden Age interior depicting a rich collection of scientific and worldly curiosities.
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Sculptor Working on a Statue of a Saint in St. Peter's, Rome
Hubert Robert
A masterfully atmospheric scene of artistic labor and architectural grandeur within the heart of Rome.
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Ruins with the Pyramid of Cestius
Jean Barbault
A dramatic 18th-century landscape featuring the iconic Pyramid of Cestius amidst architectural ruins.
Figure Studies
Warrior Persuading the Heroine
Unknown Artist
An exquisite 18th-century Indian miniature painting depicting a romantic nocturnal encounter on a palace terrace.